Journal article
Feasibility and acceptability of nurse-led youth clinics in Australian general practice
K Hegarty, R Parker, D Newton, L Forrest, J Seymour, L Sanci
Australian Journal of Primary Health | CSIRO PUBLISHING | Published : 2013
DOI: 10.1071/PY12025
Abstract
Internationally, youth access to primary health care is problematic due to documented barriers such as cost, concerns about confidentiality, and knowledge about when to attend and available services. The treatment of health problems earlier in life together with engagement in prevention and health education can optimise youth health and maximise the potential of future wellbeing. This study investigated the feasibility, acceptability and cost of establishing nurse-led youth clinics in Victoria, Australia. Three general practices in rural and regional areas of Victoria implemented the nurse-led youth health clinics. The clinics were poorly attended by young people. Practice nurses identified ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors would like to acknowledge the general practice staff who took part in this study, in particular the PNs. The project was, and the authors, RP and LF, are funded by the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute, which is supported by a grant from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The information and opinions contained in this paper do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.